Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
Monday, August 18th, 2025
By Gary R. Rasberry
MINSTER - Ethan Fiore is 20 years old, but his control was vintage.
Fiore rolled four straight strikes in the stepladder championship final and never looked back in winning the PBA Central Region Kremer Roofing Classic with a 214-186 win over Alec Keplinger on Sunday afternoon at Community Lanes as a week of pro bowling action in the Grand Lake area got into full swing. [More]
Obituaries on August 18th, 2025
Barry J. Rolfes, age 76, of Celina, passed away peacefully at his home on Frida [More]
Janszen, Sister Berenice, 99, died at St. Leonard on August 15, 2025, in Center [More]
Burke Lee Goines, 61 of St. Henry, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on [More]
Thomas Edward Minton, age 78, of Grove City passed away August 14, 2025. He was [More]
Ralph Rethman, 87 of Versailles, Ohio, passed away on Saturday August 16, 2025, [More]
Karen Ann (Mendenhall) Stucke, age 66 of Coldwater, died Friday, August 15, 202 [More]
Local pictures on August 18th, 2025
Subscriber stories on August 18th, 2025
CELINA- Paint the Town Purple is back for its second year this week in Celina, and first year in St. Marys, to educate residents about the Alzheimer's Association and the services available to locals affected by the disease and other forms of dementia.
Several area people sustained minor injuries in two separate car accidents in Darke County on Friday night, according to a news release from the county sheriff's office.
A traveling history exhibit about the extraordinary journey and legacy of the Randolph freedpeople will come to the St. Charles Center in Carthagena next month.
Area volleyball teams compete at annual Cavalier Spike-Off
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The 2025 high school girls volleyball season began in earnest on Saturday as Coldwater hosted its 16th annual Cavalier Spike-Off at the Palace. Among the eight-team tournament included two defending state champions, a runner-up and a regional finalist.